A project from our live show FUNKY TUESDAY - FREE WORKSHOP with the Awesome Sarah Gray - Broadcast 22nd Nov 22 · 22/11/2022 · watch it from 38:30

Floating Hearts Die-Cut Aperture Card with Vellum Window - the finished project — The finished project

Create an elegant A5 card featuring a die-cut floating hearts aperture in navy floral patterned paper, with a vellum window backing and gold-embossed butterfly embellishments. The layered design showcases depth and visual interest with the sentiment 'BE A dreamer' and decorative hearts as focal points. This project uses die-cutting, layering, and vellum techniques to achieve a sophisticated, dimensional effect.

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Cut the floating hearts die out of the centre of your chosen patterned paper panel to create an aperture window. The die-cut creates a decorative circular pattern with heart details that will frame your vellum insert.
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Apply adhesive carefully around the edges of the die-cut aperture on the reverse side of the card front. Position the vellum sheet behind the aperture and press firmly to secure, ensuring the glue remains hidden from the front.
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Stamp an A7 script stamp randomly in gold heat embossing ink onto white cardstock to create a subtle background layer. The stamped circles in different colours create an interesting pattern. ▶ watch 41:00
Adhere the script-stamped white cardstock directly behind the vellum layer with the floral pattern and gold foil circles, positioning it so the script text is visible through the aperture.
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Cut strips of gold cardstock and adhere them around the edges of the aperture panel to create a mat frame. Position the strips to border the die-cut opening on the floral patterned paper.
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Trim the gold mat strips to the required size. Adhere the complete aperture panel with the vellum window and floral design to your white card base using adhesive.
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Stamp a moth from the dream catcher stamp set onto white cardstock. Colour the moth using confetti ink mixed with stamps by me inks to create a shimmery watercolour effect.
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Position the gold foiled moth embellishment towards the top corner of the card, angling it diagonally so it appears to be flying above the floating hearts arrangement.
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Add four gold enamel dots in a diagonal line across the hearts arrangement to create movement and guide the eye through the design.
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Tips from the show

Apply glue only around the aperture edges to keep adhesive hidden and maintain the clean appearance of the window.
If you run out of metallic cardstock, create gold by applying a yellow ink pad first, then layering confetti ink over the top for a rich, lustrous finish.
Position embellishments like enamel dots in a diagonal line to create movement and lead the viewer's eye through your design.

Floating Hearts Die-Cut Aperture Card with Vellum Window

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